Font (noun) An assortment or set of type or characters all of one style and sometimes one size. That’s the definition of font according to Merriam-Webster. When used with other elements in design, font does an excellent job of conveying different feelings or purposes. Associated with tradition and reliability, serif fonts are identified by …
Tick, tock. Tick, tock. The clock’s constant ticking looms in the background. Work keeps piling up on your desk, but you can’t identify what to begin with. Ding! The light in your office is too bright, so you get up and close the blinds while another email from your boss comes through. You turn on …
When you think of advertising, what comes to mind? Is it billboards splashed along the highway on your way home from work? How about social media posts available at your fingertips? Both are prime examples of advertising, but one thing ties them together. Copywriting is writing that is done to sell a product or service …
When you’re scrolling on social media, what grabs your attention? What makes you stop what you’re doing? What kind of content are you thinking about, even hours or days after originally seeing it? If you’re like most consumers, you’re thinking about video-based content. In 2020, 85% of businesses use video as a marketing tool, proving …
The Super Bowl is historically one of the biggest advertising opportunities of the year – but with the uncertain nature of the coronavirus pandemic, some companies, such as SodaStream and Avocados from Mexico, are dropping out entirely. Others, like TurboTax, have focused on marketing contingency plans. While these plans may seem like something only national …
With the influx of information people consume daily, it can be difficult to stand out from other brands. One easy way is by utilizing GIFs (otherwise known as a graphics interchange format). A GIF is, simply, a video or series of photos on a loop. They’re easy to make – there are several smartphone apps …
Instagram from the beginning has been what’s referred to as a “Mobile First” platform. Meaning that the general goal for the structure is to assume that users are accessing the service via a mobile device, or to encourage them to do so by adjusting the interface and limiting features on their desktop version. The most …
Back to School is one of the biggest business times of the year for many brands, but COVID-19 is changing what it will look like this year. While states, cities, and school districts continue to make plans for this upcoming school year, parents’ and students’ stress levels are rising as they try to prepare. So, …
Although rumors have recently swirled about TikTok’s demise in the US, it is likely here to stay. TikTok has quickly become one of the most-used social media platforms, with its 60-second or less videos getting thousands, sometimes millions, of views. Brands, entrepreneurs and influencers have been using the platform to promote themselves and have seen …
With more than 1 billion daily users on Facebook, it is crucial to know and target your business’ audience. You could just create an ad and throw it out into the void, but Facebook offers many helpful tools to make sure your ads end up in front of valuable potential customers. Take a look at …